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@cassie_hart 7 сағат бұрын
I love that you're back to hiking! that's so wonderful. Beginning new books/projects is hard for me too, and I am going to have to do that again shortly! Ack
@softclouds5723 21 сағат бұрын
Thank you so much this helped me a lot! I was diagnosed with IBS, I'm really nervous to do this😢😢😢
@Blenderanswer-xk9vo Күн бұрын
thank you so much!
@sarakeefebooks 2 күн бұрын
Just got to the end of the vlog, where you're talking about reading Kostova's The Historian, and wow, that brought back memories! I read it when it was first released, and there are so many scenes that still stick with me today. It did take me forever to read, and it's not all perfect, but it was one of my favorites from that year. I very rarely hear people talk about it now! I hope you enjoy it!
@sarakeefebooks 2 күн бұрын
I've self-published 4 novels, and I can so relate to the feeling of "launch day" being anti-climactic. I launch a book, and then I have to go on with my day like it's nothing special. I don't have enough of a following to make a launch day worthwhile, and I loathe marketing. So I've also adopted a low effort approach to launches. I do it, I have a nice dinner out with my family so at least I don't have to cook, and then I let myself relax for a bit. I don't plan on becoming a unicorn (and honestly, I think the attention would make me freeze up), but I do wish the launch would feel a bit . . . more. This will be the first year I haven't published since 2020, and it's partially because I'm struggling with a "why bother" mentality right now. I've really appreciated your vlogs, Andrea, because they're reminding me that we write because we love it, because it feels good to tell a story and to know that at least one other person might read it and enjoy it. So, congrats on #8! May there be many more!
@angeldomingos 2 күн бұрын
Love this! I’m almost done with my first fiction book. It’s taken me 5 years due to illness which took me out of writing (and reading 😭) for 3 of those years. I’m excited it’s almost done but I don’t have high expectations. I know from a marketing perspective (ive studied marketing ) I need more books. And that’s ok, it’s the business side of it. I have to put on my logical hat and see the books as products. It’s hard to switch hats though. And you’re so right, it’s a marathon not a sprint. Congratulations on your new book 📕 🎉 very happy for you ❤️
@candissabean 3 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear you were feeling not so good during this time - hopefully you are feeling better now that it’s been a few days. Fingers crossed you find a new doctor soon that truly listens and works with you. ❤ I’m excited to tell you that the paper copy of your book arrived today, this evening in fact. It was so fun to hold it as you did in this vlog haha. I paged through and saw your dedication and that was so sweet. 🥹 It looks beautiful. (It was printed in Bolton Ontario, at least that’s what’s printed on the back so I think that’s where it was printed!) The other exciting thing - the book you’re reading, The Historian! That is one of my favourite reads and you’re right - it’s long and winding, but a great journey. I loved how they spent so much time in libraries and researching. 😄I’ll be interested to hear your thoughts on it.
@philippamuir332 2 күн бұрын
You dont need a new doctor as sometimes your body changes. I have mild health issues and quite often need iron boost. I have a brilliant doctor. Where i live you can see which doctor you like at the surgery
@AndreaJSeverson 2 күн бұрын
@@candissabean thank you so much, I’m trying to focus on the positive and celebrate the launch and enjoy all the good moments. I’m so excited that your copy arrived! Yay!!! And it’s exciting to hear it was printed in Ontario. It’s fun to hear where the different copies were printed. I will totally keep you all updated on my thoughts on The Historian, but I’m glad you loved it! I’m really enjoying it so far. I’ll also be keeping you all updated on my search for a new doctor. ☺️💕
@AndreaJSeverson 2 күн бұрын
@@philippamuir332 no, I definitely need a new doctor. I had an absolutely horrible experience at my last appointment with my doctor and I refuse to go back to them. I lost all respect and don’t trust they have my best interest in mind. It’s been pretty devastating.
@michellescozycorner5318 3 күн бұрын
Congratulations 🍾 on another BIG launch and accomplishments!!! #womenrocks 🎉
@AndreaJSeverson 2 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! It really is so exciting. :)
@Avionne_Parris 3 күн бұрын
📘 Aspiring author here, low effort launch makes so much sense! And I understand the anticlimactic feeling on launch day (even though I've never experienced it myself). Time will tell, I guess. 😂
@AndreaJSeverson 2 күн бұрын
I was honestly really surprised the first time it happened. It felt like such a massive thing publishing a book but the emotional response is not quite what I expected. I might talk more about it in a future video, but it's a very strange feeling and such a mix of emotions. I'm sure it's the same with any big creative endeavor. I used to get similar feelings when I worked in theatre. Months of hard work and then a weekend of shows and then it was over and you're left feeling a little like, "that's it?" You wouldn't trade the experience for all the memories and the feeling of accomplishment, but it still feels a little like your world was changed but everyone else is going about business as usual.
@TheKoffeeVerse 3 күн бұрын
I've got two books "out in the world" and I barely market them at all... I've made a whopping $8 in sales since I published my first book in Spring 2023... So yeah low effort it is. I put all my effort into writing... 📖📚
@AndreaJSeverson 2 күн бұрын
As writers I think it's easy to put all our effort into writing. That's what feels comfortable. Between now and my next book release I want to try to figure out how to get better at marketing without it taking up more time than writing does.
@TheKoffeeVerse 2 күн бұрын
@@AndreaJSeverson I hope you'll share any tips and ways to get better at it. So far I'm not doing a good job at marketing. LOL
@angiesteg 3 күн бұрын
This is my first time here for a book launch, and I'm really enjoying watching it all unfold :) Can you tell me the difference for you between an ebook purchase and someone reading on Kindle Unlimited? I recently bought and read A Brave Start as an ebook. I've been thinking about starting a Kindle Unlimited subscription and wondered if it helps you a lot more if I read the next one as a Kindle purchase rather than on Kindle Unlimited?
@AndreaJSeverson 3 күн бұрын
I’m so glad you’re enjoying seeing the process! It’s fun vlogging and sharing it all with you. And great question. I get asked this a lot. Typically authors make a lot more from sales than from KU page reads. Like, I might earn $1-$1.50 for someone reading a whole book on KU compared to $4 royalties from a sale. Not every purchase gets the highest royalty amount, it depends on a few different factors, but overall I make at least a few dollars more from sales than page reads. BUT…I always tell people read it however is most affordable for you. Someone who reads it on KU but who then leaves a positive review on Amazon and tells their friends about it is so valuable and can work out better than someone who buys it but then never reads it, doesn’t review it, or tell anyone about it. ☺️
@Avionne_Parris 3 күн бұрын
🎉 Two moons and two hikes in one vlog, Andrea? Plus a peek behind the curtain at indie publishing your 8th book? You spoil me :) Thanks for the shout out, that bingo card was a labour of love so I'm glad you like it! I second that launch day in London idea so much - here's hoping Future Andrea will make it happen 😅
@AndreaJSeverson 2 күн бұрын
I'm having so much fun vlogging the hikes, so I'm glad you're enjoying them. And the moon shots. I think of you every time I see the moon now. :) And I'm still so in love with the bingo card, so thank you again for that. Fingers crossed one day I'll do a book launch in London! :)
@esthermarieandujar 3 күн бұрын
The sound of the wind going through the trees was fantastic! You looked so happy!!! I hope colder temperatures show up more consistently for you.
@AndreaJSeverson 2 күн бұрын
We're finally getting there with cooler temperatures. Today was lovely and we have some nice days coming up as well. :)
@PriDrummond 3 күн бұрын
it is more than ok being imperfect but doing the best you can right now! :) that's my daily mantra nowadays.
@AndreaJSeverson 2 күн бұрын
Imperfect was one of my words of the year for this year, so being imperfect but doing the best I can is definitely the goal. :)
@Mandy_James 3 күн бұрын
Progress--not perfection. Completion--not comparison. Perfectionism and comparison--"that way madness lies." AMEN! Even though I'm not sure if I'll ever publish my books, it is helpful to watch the process. It takes the fear of the unknown out of it and shows that the process is actually attainable and not impossible if it's something I ever decide to do. It's calming, even if you're worrying and being "in your head", because it shows a step-by-step process others can go through to do the things you are doing. You've done well and it's perfectly alright to take some time to rest. I hope you were able to get a good night's sleep and are feeling better by now. Btw, you were right--I did finish the book Monday night. That boardroom scene had me giggling. So awesome. Then how the romantic storyline resolved--well done. Well done, my friend. It did not disappoint. :) Overall: I think Celeste is a far stronger person than she ever dreamed she could be at the story's start, while Jon's flaws and humanity were on full display, (there were moments I wanted to give him a swift kick in the a**) but it only managed to make their lives and relationship feel more real. For the record--I still say he's the best. I don't think I've ever met someone (in life or in a book) who wanted so badly to support all the people in his life as much as Jon does. Most of us can only aspire to be that kind of support and cheerleader for our loved ones. Just sayin'. I haven't posted a review yet but I definitely will soon. I LOVED it. So looking forward to future vlogs. It's a marathon, not a sprint--keep that in mind and you'll find your writing rhythm again in no time. :)
@AndreaJSeverson 2 күн бұрын
Mandy, I could honestly cry reading your response to the book, I'm so happy and so relieved. I love this story so much and I just want people to enjoy it as well. I already want to read it again and I normally don't feel that way by the time it launches. So thank you for loving Celeste and Jonathan so much. :) And I'm so glad this video resonated with you. I'm really enjoying showing the behind the scenes of writing, publishing, and launching a book. It helps me so much to talk through these things and hear all of your thoughts on these topics and get different perspectives. :)
@Mandy_James 2 күн бұрын
@AndreaJSeverson oh my goodness--I didn't mean to make you cry. I just want you to keep writing--without your having done that I could never have met them and grown to love them so much. ☺
@AndreaJSeverson 2 күн бұрын
They’re happy tears, I promise. I’m truly so delighted you enjoyed them so much. It really was the best review of the book I could hope for. I’m so grateful. ☺️
@EmmaBennetAuthor 3 күн бұрын
Oh my goodness, yes! What you said about marathons really resonated.
@AndreaJSeverson 2 күн бұрын
It's a lot! You're so exhausted from working on the writing and getting ready for publication that there's not much energy left for marketing lol.
@EmmaBennetAuthor 2 күн бұрын
@AndreaJSeverson absolutely x
@philippamuir332 3 күн бұрын
You have done very well to write all your books on top of having a full-time job so don't beat yourself up and get rest
@AndreaJSeverson 2 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! It's been a lot but it's all been worth it now that the book is out. Will definitely be resting as much as possible. :)
@chaotickitz 3 күн бұрын
This is going to sound sad, but for me and my books, I do feel like it is anticlimactic and the whole writing and publishing process is also anticlimactic. I don't really have a hype team or people that are making my writing feel like an accomplished. I know that it is an accomplishment but to me it feels like a normal day and just a hobby that I am doing for myself and nobody seems to be enjoying it. I didn't want this to sound like a pity party, but I will say that I am happy for you and your release, and I will be here to support you. Congrats and keep up the great work!
@AndreaJSeverson 3 күн бұрын
I totally understand how you feel. Launch day never lives up to the expectations I have in my head, so with each one I've tried to lower the expectations and just try to have fun and do something special for myself. I think when you're an indie author, especially a small indie without a huge following, it does feel anticlimactic compared to what we think it's like for other bigger authors. But I truly think this really is the norm for most of us. Thank you for watching and for sharing your experience. :)
@Belushi87 3 күн бұрын
congratulations on publishing!!!
@AndreaJSeverson 3 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@angiesteg 4 күн бұрын
🎊🎉🥳 Big congrats on your publication day!
@AndreaJSeverson 3 күн бұрын
Thank you! I'm so excited it's finally out. :)
@jordanobrien8915 4 күн бұрын
I'm a photographer and I love just letting your videos play while I'm editing. I always watch the whole video, but I rarely comment. Congratulations on launch!!
@AndreaJSeverson 3 күн бұрын
I love that I can keep you company while you edit photos! :) Thank you so much!
@wrestlingwithdisney 4 күн бұрын
That bingo card is hilariously accurate! If you ever decided to do a print/signed copy sale THAT has to go with them! 😂😂😂
@AndreaJSeverson 4 күн бұрын
She did such a good job! I love it so much.
@philippamuir332 4 күн бұрын
Would you ever produce a hardback copy of your book
@AndreaJSeverson 4 күн бұрын
I'd like to, but right now I publish on Amazon only, and their hardbacks are just hard covers, they don't have a dust jacket like a proper hardback you'd get in a bookstore.
@cherylmartin5799 4 күн бұрын
Congratulations 🎉
@AndreaJSeverson 4 күн бұрын
Thank you! :)
@cristincarter1 4 күн бұрын
CONGRATS!!!! I'm so excited for you!
@AndreaJSeverson 4 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm so excited it's finally out. :)
@candissabean 5 күн бұрын
Woo hoo!!! A celebratory day indeed. I hope you are still feeling the joy and excitement that you started the day with - you deserve it! Enjoyed seeing that walk-through of the publishing process. Can imagine the feelings when hitting that final upload button, haha. ❤
@AndreaJSeverson 5 күн бұрын
It’s such a mix of emotions to hit the final “publish” button. But I’m so excited. Today’s been such a lovely day. I’ve been feeling so much love and support from everyone online and it’s just made me so happy.
@TheCamilleNicole 5 күн бұрын
Congrats on publishing! Its so exciting to watch and see the list of your books grow :) 🥳🎉📘
@AndreaJSeverson 5 күн бұрын
Thank you! I still can’t believe there’s 8 books now!
@mightilyconfused 5 күн бұрын
Happy Publishing Day! I'm currently making my way through Independent Hearts, but once I conclude Candleshop, I will be starting on Across the Pond!
@AndreaJSeverson 5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! And omg thank you for reading Independent Hearts. I hope you’re enjoying that series! ❤️
@victoriamboo 5 күн бұрын
YAY!! CONGRATULATIONS ON PUBLISHING THE NOVEL!! 🎊 ❤ 🥳🥂🎉🎂 sending you much love
@AndreaJSeverson 5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! I’m so excited. ☺️
@TheKoffeeVerse 5 күн бұрын
Congrats!!! 🎉🎉🎉
@AndreaJSeverson 5 күн бұрын
@@TheKoffeeVerse thank you!!! ☺️
@EmmaBennetAuthor 5 күн бұрын
So many congratulations! Can't wait to read it!
@AndreaJSeverson 5 күн бұрын
@@EmmaBennetAuthor thank you so much! I hope you enjoy it!
@Ink_Spills 5 күн бұрын
Congratulations on the launch! 🎉🎉🎉
@AndreaJSeverson 5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! I’m so happy it’s finally out! ☺️
@traciesulpazo776 5 күн бұрын
Congratulations!!!! Thank you for all the step by step towards pub date. I have been terrified of that part as I head that way. Thanks for making it a little bit easier!
@AndreaJSeverson 5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! The actual publishing on Amazon is super easy. Just 3 online forms per format. It's the easiest part of the whole process. :)
@CassidyRyan69 5 күн бұрын
Congratulations! Wishing you many sales. 🍭🍰🍹😴😴😴
@AndreaJSeverson 5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! :)
@Mandy_James 5 күн бұрын
Avi--that bingo card is EVERYTHING! haha...love it! I jumped into my email as soon as I was done with work on Friday just for your update and--yeee!!!! Immediate purchase. Haha. It's fabulous! I'm at Ch. 17 and LOVING it. Jonathan is still the best (even if I do want to give him a good shake at the moment) and I've just grown to adore Celeste even more. I won't say more because I don't want to give anything away, but--dang girl, you had NO reason to be worried this book wouldn't live up to the others. NONE. Well done. And thank you, thank you, thank you for hitting publish because it means now I'm able to be curled up with an awesome story. You deserve all the pomp and circumstance today. Imagine me out here in the world pulling a total Lillian style celebration with champagne and fireworks and the lot. Launch day is a day to celebrate all your hard work! So proud of you. You deserve to be so happy! Please, please--FEEL THE LOVE. We all support you and what you're doing. Okay, I'm off to finish my work today so I can curl up in front of the wood stove in my fuzzy socks, hot tea in hand, and get back into this book. I'm totally walking that line between wanting to totally binge read and wanting to go slow enough that I get to really enjoy and appreciate it. My husband questions why it matters since I'll "just finish it and start right back at the beginning anyway". Sigh. MEN. Haha. He does have a point...but don't ever tell him that. Grab a bottle of bubbly tonight lady, and kick back and enjoy the fruit of your labors. You deserve it. :)
@AndreaJSeverson 5 күн бұрын
Isn't that bingo card perfect?!?!?!!!!! I died of happiness when I saw it. It's so perfect. And OMG! I can't believe you're at Chapter 17 already! What a rockstar! And yes, Celeste wants to give him a good shake by that point too. No spoilers, but keep reading. I'm glad you still think he's the best. He's pretty special. I'm seriously sooooooo glad you're enjoying it so much and that it's lived up to the others in the series. I know you're a super fan so if you think it's good I'm officially done worrying about it lol. As you'll see in next Monday's vlog, I am totally celebrating. I'm currently at my parent's house and mom is making a cake for me and the launch and I've got a mini bottle of bubbly at home waiting for me. If you're at Chapter 17 I have a feeling you'll finish the book tonight. It goes pretty fast once you're past Chapter 20. ;)
@Mandy_James 5 күн бұрын
@@AndreaJSeverson Aw...I've made super fan status. :) If you say I'll probably finish it tonight then I believe you. Looking forward to a marvelous evening. Tell your mom hi.
@_ela08 5 күн бұрын
You sre seriously such a comfort creator for me. Congrats for publishing the book🎉🎉
@AndreaJSeverson 5 күн бұрын
Aww thank you so much! That makes me so happy to hear. :)
@catherinelove2820 5 күн бұрын
Congrats on the release! I just came across your books. Do I need to read them in order or can I read in any order?
@AndreaJSeverson 5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! The first three books of the Across the Pond series should be read in order, but other than that, you can pick which one you want. Forever Love London can be read first on it's own, and all three of the Independent Hearts series can be read in any order. :)
@catherinelove2820 5 күн бұрын
@ okay. Thank you.
@katiemay6560 5 күн бұрын
The serotonin I get when I see a new Andrea video! Your channel has quickly become my favorite cozy companion channel while I work. I just started The Bookshop of Possibilities and already love it! Congratulations on your release!!
@AndreaJSeverson 5 күн бұрын
Aww thank you so much! This makes me so happy. I'm so glad you enjoy the channel and I love that I can keep you company while you work. I'm so happy you're enjoying Bookshop! :)
@jinnadennisauthorscreenwriter 5 күн бұрын
THANK YOU! I am publishing my first in May. I am usually really good about following through processes but this step was making me nervous!!!! Congrats on the release!!!
@AndreaJSeverson 5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! The actual publishing part is the easiest part of the whole process. :) So excited about your debut book! It's such a good feeling to see something you've worked on out in the world. :)
@abcee7930 6 күн бұрын
Shocking to me that none of these programs will do the chapter numbering for you. And you decide to delete a chapter, good news, you can go change all the other numbers BY HAND! What year is this 2024? Feels like this features should have been implemented in 1984.
@AndreaJSeverson 6 күн бұрын
Yeah, that would be a nice feature. But on the other hand, as more and more products are incorporating AI into their software, I'm glad Scrivener is still pretty "old school".
@abcee7930 2 күн бұрын
@@AndreaJSeverson That's not a feature that needs AI, it just needs a line or two of regular 'old fashioned' code.
@michellescozycorner5318 7 күн бұрын
⛰️ 🌵 ✍️
@AndreaJSeverson 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching Michelle!
@tamzinlena 7 күн бұрын
📚🛋✨
@AndreaJSeverson 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@teacherlovesbeauty 7 күн бұрын
I totally get you! I am 46 and I live in PA. Seasonal depression is so real. I'm in perimenopause. Fun times!❤😂
@AndreaJSeverson 5 күн бұрын
Living in AZ I get seasonal depression in the summer because it's so hot I'm stuck indoors for several months straight. So I totally understand how hard that is. I hope this winter is kind to you and you find moments of joy among the hard parts. Thanks for watching.
@teacherlovesbeauty 4 күн бұрын
@@AndreaJSeverson ❤️